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The Benefits of DUMB Goals

The Benefits of DUMB Goals

DUMB goals bring you many benefits compared to their SMART counterpart.

  • Inspiration and motivation: SMART goals miss a way to motivate you. Sometimes, you will abandon your goals because of that.
  • Flexibility and creativity: unlike SMART goals, DUMB goals allow a flexible and creative approach. And this adaptability can lead to innovative solutions and new pathways to success.
  • Long-term vision: with DUMB goals, you can have a long-term vision.
  • Behavioral and habit focus: the habits and behavior link make DUMB goals easier to maintain. Your goal requires less willpower once you build a habit.

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Passionate about self-improvement, personal growth, finance, and creativity. I love to inspire people to become the better version of themselves. Author @ www.cosmopolitanmindset.com

I've relied on SMART goals my whole life. But everything changed when I tried DUMB goals.

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